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English calendar of events 2018 now available

English calendar of events 2018 now available

by Astrid Kleemann
Window to Rheinland-Pfalz

The printed version of the 2018 English calendar of events for the Ramstein and Kaiserslautern area is now available at the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz” information counter at the KMCC on Ramstein Air Base and at the Ramstein town hall.

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Features, Health, Lifestyle

Community Notes — Feb. 16, 2018

Airman & Family Readiness Center  For details, call 480-5100 or 06371-47-5100. Bldg. 2120, Ramstein Air Base. All training is held at A&FRC unless stated otherwise. MONDAY Holiday – No classes TUESDAY Key Spouse Monthly Luncheon & Training: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ramstein Officers’ Club Suite 4 WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base […]

February 15, 2018 ×

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The King of NASCAR visits Ramstein

The King of NASCAR visits Ramstein

February 8, 2018 ×

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Airmen read to Kaiserslautern youth

Airmen read to Kaiserslautern youth

February 8, 2018 ×

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Blood, sweat, tears: Raven training at Ramstein

Blood, sweat, tears: Raven training at Ramstein

Story and photos by
Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The gym echoed with sounds of bodies hitting the floor as instructors watched their students wrestle each other to the ground. The students trained tirelessly for the past week and were showing signs of wear and tear: cuts, bruises, and red, sweaty faces steaming with pain. Their instructors watched with […]

February 8, 2018 ×

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Talk about it: Resources and support for pregnancy and infant loss within KMC

Talk about it: Resources and support for pregnancy and infant loss within KMC

Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Oftentimes, people don’t know resources are out there,” said Maj. Mark Rendon, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz family and life chaplain. “Or, they’re unaware of how to get these resources. And sometimes, it’s just not a subject that is easily talked about with others, because the loss of a child is […]

February 8, 2018 ×

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USAFE Band wins Air Force award

USAFE Band wins Air Force award

by Master Sgt. Michelle Harris
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band

“The U.S. Armed Forces have a secret weapon,” reported Monocle Magazine in a June 2017 article entitled ‘Louder than Bombs.’ It’s “a jazz band that knows how to take a nation by storm.” After 364 performances through 29 countries in 2017, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band has won […]

February 8, 2018 ×

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Refuting four ‘Tooth’ Fairy tales

Refuting four ‘Tooth’ Fairy tales

by Capt. Samuel Fowler
86th Dental Squadron

As parents, we are completely invested in ensuring our child’s health and well-being. However, many of us may find it can be very difficult to decipher fact from myth when it comes to oral health. Below you will find a few of the most common misleading myths about children’s dental […]

February 8, 2018 ×

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Supporting teens through the dating years

Supporting teens through the dating years

by Family Advocacy

Adolescence is a difficult time not only for teens, but also for parents. Many changes take place physically and emotionally. The need for independence and support take a conflicting seat. It may seem like teens do not want or need their parents support, but guidance and consistency provide comfort during […]

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Leaders unite for Knights Week

Leaders unite for Knights Week

by Sgt. DJ Borden
16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

Senior leaders of the 16th Sustainment Brigade came together for Knights Week Jan. 22 to 25 in Baumholder. Company, battalion, and brigade leadership gathered for team-building social activities and command briefs to ensure leaders share an understanding of brigade operations. “The purpose of Knights Week is to improve unit cohesion […]

February 8, 2018 ×